Machine Quilting Workshops

Classes taught are based on ideas presented in my machine quilting books. Each book includes full pieced patterns for each quilt (between 10-12 per book) along with detailed step-by-step machine quilting instructions. All three books include walking foot techniques and free-motion motifs.

Walking Foot Wonders
All Levels – Full Day (6 Hours)

Learn to stitch beyond the ditch and unleash the power of your walking foot to quilt modern or traditional designs. Walking foot motifs to be taught include: wavy lines, decorative stitches, irregular grids, large continuous spirals, several straight line variations, and more! You’ll leave class armed with the confidence that yes, you can quilt your own quilts!

Class will also include a discussion on basting, favorite tools and supplies that make the job easier, plus tips for putting it all together on a real quilt. Students should be comfortable with their sewing machines, and will practice on their own pre-basted fabric and batting samples.

Free-Motion FAvorites
All Levels – Full Day (6 Hours)

Embrace perfectly imperfect quilting! That means little to no marking, and a whole lot of gorgeous texture. Ease into free-motion quilting with asymmetrical wavy lines, then move onto loops, traditional and modern stippling, plus curvy fillers like wishbones and cursive l’s that can expand to fit any space. Finish it off with several swirl variations, and you’ve got a toolbox of motifs to try on your next quilt!

Class will also include a discussion of basic free-motion quilting tips and tools, plus figuring out how to combine motifs together in the same quilt. Students should be comfortable with their sewing machines, and will practice on their own pre-basted fabric and batting samples.

Lecture/Trunk Show

I’m excited to share my quilts “in the cloth” and answer any questions you may have. Attendees are welcome to take as many photos of my quilts as they wish to inspire them on their own quilting journey.

Autographed copies of my books will be available for purchase following the event.

How Do I Quilt it?

60-90 minute presentation. Includes slide show, Q&A and book signing.

The secret to successful quilting is in the planning and preparation. I’ll guide you through the steps I take to make each quilting experience fun and stress free. Once you see my methods, you’ll feel empowered to quilt your own quilts! Learn how I baste my quilts, make a quilting plan, choose thread colors, divide and conquer each task, and apply rich texture with little to no marking of the quilt.